The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 55,000

€ 43,000

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 xDrive35i is 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D4.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
65.4
74.1
82.6
67.4
74.4
83.5
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.4 in
Height
67.4 in
110.6
183.3
109.2
182.8
183.3 in
Length
182.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4198 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.74 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
F25
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
D5244T12

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC60 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
501 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volvo XC60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft